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A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day

Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day

HealthDay.com - Jan 30, 2015 0

And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia

This season's influenza vaccine reduces the risk of needing medical care because of the flu by only 23 percent

CDC: This Year’s Flu Vaccination Offers 23 Percent Protection

HealthDay.com - Jan 15, 2015 0

CDC urges early antiviral treatment if symptoms appear

Thousands of people are being hospitalized and 26 children have died from influenza so far

CDC Urging Flu Vaccination, Prompt Use of Antivirals

HealthDay.com - Jan 12, 2015 0

Hospitalization for flu up to 92 per 100,000 people this season, mostly due to H3N2

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